Nutrition Notes: Kicking the caffeine habit
January 17, 2014Caffeine is a widely used stimulant found in coffee, soda, chocolate, tea, energy drinks, and over-the-counter medications. Caffeine is even found in certain food products now! Since it is classified as a stimulant, caffeine is often taken to help promote alertness and reduce fatigue. Moderate caffeine intake is okay, but too much can lead to…
San Diego-based advocacy coalition honors Senator Ben Hueso
January 15, 2014On January 9th, the Hunger Advocacy Network hosted a reception at the New Children’s Museum to celebrate the work of its partners and honor Senator Ben Hueso for his work on a bill to reduce hunger among veterans. The No Hunger for Heroes Act (SB134), authored by Hueso and co-sponsored by the Hunger Advocacy Network…
Nutrition Notes: New Year, New You!
January 9, 2014Happy New Year! The first few weeks of January are always a time where you can never have enough Wite-Out as we train our brains to remember to write 2014 instead of 2013! New Year’s resolutions are in full swing and the top five most popular resolutions include: to lose weight, to get organized, to…
Pumpkins: Not just for carving!
October 22, 2013From Pumpkin Spice Lattes to jack-o’-lanterns, it’s hard to escape the pumpkin madness that comes around each fall. Although many people are familiar with pumpkins in the form of sweet treats (think pumpkin pie!) and festive décor, not everyone is aware of the many health benefits of this versatile vegetable. The beloved orange squash is…
September is also Better Breakfast Month!
September 24, 2013As you know, September is nationally recognized as Hunger Action Month. But did you know that it’s also Better Breakfast Month? You’ve heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet so many of us skip this meal due to busy schedules and lack of time. Others skip it because…